Constructivist Learning This lesson and all supporting resources were designed while I completed ETEC 530: Constructivist Strategies for e-Learning. Constructivist models that were studied during this course include the Constructivist Instructional Model (CIM), the Predict-Observe-Explain Model (POE) and the Conceptual Change Model (CCM). These models as well as other constructivist element were taken into consideration during the planning and designing of this lesson.
The Lesson This introductory lesson on Active Health is divided into 5 parts: 1) Introduction 2) My Thoughts on Health 3) More About Health 4) Eating, Exercise and other Healthy Decisions 5) Improving My Health.
Teacher’s Resources Included below is a lesson plan that identifies the constructivist elements of this lesson as well as the estimated time for each activity and the direction of each activity. The culminating activity is a short essay and the rubric offers a means of assessment.
Constructivism Lesson Plan Rubric The following rubric was designed to assess lessons that incorporate constructivist principles. This tool can also be used during the planning of a lesson or the modification of an existing lesson. Further modification of this rubric is supported by the creator; as this may result in a more efficient and user-friendly tool.
This lesson and all supporting resources were designed while I completed ETEC 530: Constructivist Strategies for e-Learning. Constructivist models that were studied during this course include the Constructivist Instructional Model (CIM), the Predict-Observe-Explain Model (POE) and the Conceptual Change Model (CCM). These models as well as other constructivist element were taken into consideration during the planning and designing of this lesson.
Curriculum
This lesson follows curriculum implemented by the BC Ministry of Education. This lesson is intended to be the introductory lesson of unit that focuses on Active Living. There will be 8 classes in total. The learning outcomes can be found at:
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/course.php?lang=en&subject=Physical_Education&course=Physical_Education_8_to_10&year=2008
The Lesson
This introductory lesson on Active Health is divided into 5 parts:
1) Introduction
2) My Thoughts on Health
3) More About Health
4) Eating, Exercise and other Healthy Decisions
5) Improving My Health.
Teacher’s Resources
Included below is a lesson plan that identifies the constructivist elements of this lesson as well as the estimated time for each activity and the direction of each activity. The culminating activity is a short essay and the rubric offers a means of assessment.
Constructivism Lesson Plan Rubric
The following rubric was designed to assess lessons that incorporate constructivist principles. This tool can also be used during the planning of a lesson or the modification of an existing lesson. Further modification of this rubric is supported by the creator; as this may result in a more efficient and user-friendly tool.